This week on Uncorked we had the pleasure of chatting with Jackie Robinson. Jackie’s journey is truly inspiring. She started as a nurse in British Columbia’s healthcare system but took an unexpected turn that led her to where she is now—a healthcare strategy leader at Vancouver Coastal Health. She’s also a recent graduate, a mother of three, and a proud puppy mom!

Jackie opened up about her dramatic experience with COVID-19. She was one of the first confirmed cases in Vancouver and faced a life-threatening battle that saw her on a ventilator for ten days. This intense period of her life forced her to pause and reflect deeply. Despite the challenges, Jackie emerged stronger, using her experience to contribute to healthcare research and strategy. Steph and Jackie also dive into how this journey has reshaped her outlook on life, her hopes for the future of healthcare, personal growth and intentional living. the joy Jackie finds in solitude and the importance of pausing and reflecting on life’s journey and so much more goodness.

Jackie’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience, transformation, and the importance of community and connection.

Tune in to hear more about Jackie’s incredible journey and her insights on navigating life’s unexpected turns. You won’t want to miss it!

Episode Resources:

Jaclyn Robinson: LinkedIn

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We have a very special episode of Uncorked coming at you this week. The man, the myth, the legend Mike Desjardins, CEo of ViRTUS, is joining us to celebrate a major milestone for us- the acquisition of the Corker Collective by ViRTUS. To commemorate this moment, Steph and Mike are hoping on the mic to riff on all things leadership and the future.

This convo goes so many wonderful places including the importance of leadership development, and the incredible impact one transformed leader can have—affecting up to 25 people around them, ViRTUS's mission is to foster respectful, empathetic, and productive leaders, the need for leaders to understand the complexity and gray areas of the world, promoting empathy and curiosity, the habits that shape Mike, the power of feedback, and so much more goodness. We hope you will love this conversation and be inspired to lead with heart and purpose!

Episode Resources:

ViRTUS: Website

Mike Desjardins: LinkedIn

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This week on Uncorked we have a very special guest, Whistler's own Jackie Dickinson, a devoted mom, partner, and community leader in Whistler. Jackie shares her story, reflecting on her 15-year career at Whistler Community Services, a place she passionately believes in. She lets us in on how her initial struggle to feel at home in Whistler and reconnecting with familiar faces from her past helped her establish a sense of belonging in this mountain town.

Steph and jackie dive into the importance of genuine human connections in an increasingly disconnected world, the need to bring back the sense of community and why asking for a cup of flour or help when times are tough should be the norm, the role of community services in addressing deep-rooted issues that scenic beauty alone cannot solve, how Jackie balances her demanding role with self-care, the impact running can have on your mental health and so much more goodness.

Tune into this inspiring tale of community, resilience, and the quest for genuine connections,and let Jackie’s story fill your heart. And don't forget to leave us a review – your support means the world to us!

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Jackie Dickinson: LinkedIn

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